63 schools rebuilt, 81 nearing completion, ministry reports

JUNIOR education minister Rhoda Moy Crawford says 63 priority-one schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa have been fully completed under the Government’s reconstruction programme, while another 81 are between 95 and 99 per cent complete.

She disclosed the figures at the quarterly press conference called by the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) at The University of the West Indies’ Regional Headquarters on Thursday.

Crawford explained that the ministry is rebuilding schools to higher standards — including stronger roofs and improved ventilation — to reduce the risk of future storms causing similar damage.